US Bridges

Mill Street over Salmon Creek

Fair

Okanogan County, Washington · .31 MI West of SR215 · Structure no. 087575000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Street over Salmon Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location.31 MI West of SR215
RouteCity Street 915
Coordinates48.36347, -119.58898
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic540 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$760,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Salmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Salmon Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.